An out route (or jet route) is a pattern run by a receiver in American football. On an out route, the receiver will start running a fly pattern (i.e. running straight down the field toward the end zone), but after a certain number of steps, will cut hard 90 degrees "to the outside," or toward the sideline, away from the quarterback. If the cut comes very quickly, usually after only a few steps, it is called a "quick out." Out routes generally allow a one-on-one match-up between the receiver and the defensive back who is guarding him, as safeties generally are concerned with helping out on long routes downfield or the center of the field.